Nelsonville Residents Plan Short Family Visits
Mrs Nellie Volker and two children Ruth Teen and Johanah Clara along with Miss Lillian Martin left Sunday for Detroit and Toledo and will spend weeks at Lakeside before returning home Mrs S H Ballinger and her little daughter visit Delaware relatives Dr George E Tifft travels to St Louis to visit daughter while Mrs Tifft joins later Elmer Creaser Marie Matheny visiting Glouster with Rev L Matheny and family plans over Sunday gathering with one son remaining away from home
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Nellie Volker
Ruth Teen
Johanah Clara
Lillian Martin
Detroit
Toledo
Lake Side
George E. Tifft
St. Louis
John A. Fray
Clayton Road
Elmer Creaser
Marie Matheny
Cleveland
Rev. L. Matheny
Matheny
Miss Elum Suffers Broken Collar Bone After Fall
Miss Elum broke her left collar bone Monday night when she fell on the street near her father's confectionary after her ankle gave way. Mr and Mrs Julius Fischer plan an eastern motor trip. Weekend guests for Mr and Mrs W Barker included their niece Miss Nelle Bashore and Mr W HI Skees of Charleston WV.
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Elum
Julius Fischer
Miss Nelle Bashore
Me W. HI. Skees
Charleston
W. Va
Connie Crawford Returns Home After Operation
Connie Crawford, recently operated at Mercy Hospital Colu, came home yesterday afternoon. Friends will be glad to hear of his rapid recovery.
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Connie Crawford
Mercy Hospital
Colu
Pythian Sisters Meet In Regular Session Thursday
Pythian Sisters will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 with installation of officers planned during the session.
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Eveniur
Dinner party at Nate Berry in Athens hosts honored guests
Mr and Mrs Frank Moore and Mr and Mrs C D Shafer hosted a 6 pm dinner at the Nate Berry Athens for guests including Mr and Mrs John Kisteer of Son Anna Calif and Mrs J 2 Moe of Huntington W Va. Covers were laid for Mrs Joshua Spencer and the entertaining hosts.
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Frank Moore
C. D. Shafer
Nate Berry
Athens
John Kisteer
Anna
Calif
2. Moe
Huntington
W. Va
Joshua Spencer
Moore
Shafer
Eight-year-old Hellyer dies from street accident injuries
Fred Hellyer aged eight and son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Hellyer died at his home at 2 AM from injuries suffered when a Ford truck struck him while a dog chased him into the street. The driver was cleared of blame as the boy fled from the dog. He had endured suffering since about 9:30 AM yesterday.
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Fred Hellyer
Harrison Hellyer
Bakers Visit in Athens as Business Guests
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Baker were business visitors in Athens on Tuesday, engaging with local firms and discussing potential deals. The pair were seen at downtown offices and later attended a brief luncheon with regional partners.
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Athens
Tatting Club Social At West Washington Home
Mrs. Gilbert Pritchard entertained the Tatting club Tuesday evening at her home on West Washington Street. Lewing drew the attention of the guests until a late hour when a delicious luncheon was enjoyed.
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Gilbert Pritchard
Tatting Club
West Washington St
Lewing
Clay plants in Nelsonville anchor local economy
Four clay products plants in Nelsonville employ about half a million dollars in annual payroll. Their steady operation cushions the town during periods of low demand, and without them the community would feel a painful pinch.
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Nelsonville
Shoe factory plan to boost Nelsonville jobs
The proposed factory would add 150 960 dollars in annual payroll and create trades for stenographers office workers and clerks. Local businessmen study the project and will present a report at a Y M C A mass meeting Friday at 7 09 p m. Citizens are urged to attend. no obligation rests on attendance.
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Nelsonville
Countywide Health Survey Planned for Athens Children
The Athens Medical Society approved a county examination program to classify all school children. Beginning Sept 19, doctors will donate time to survey 50 children daily, placing each child into groups for emergency, major, small defects, or normal. A committee led by Dr. Copeland, county nurse Miss Lewis, and Dr. Higgins will organize appointments.
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Athens County
Athens Medical Society
T. A. Copeland
Miss Lewis
J. M. Higgins
Hammer Club Sets City Fountain Anew
The Hammer club led by Mont Ruth repainted the Court and Washington street fountain in front of the courthouse. Kerr Hardware Co supplied the paint and Ruth completed the work, improving the fountain’s appearance by about 100 percent.
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Hammer Club
Mont Ruth
Court and
Washington Streets
Court House
Kerr Hardware Co
Ruth
Athens County jail records reveal two of largest quarters in 23 years
Sheriff McKintey reports first quarter 145 inmates including 182 men and 18 women with 66 liquor offenders. Second quarter 144 inmates with 125 men and 19 women and 61 liquor cases. Jail visitation notes and a burglary at Judge Wood's residence add local crime detail.
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Athens County
Mulligan
Parker
Train wreck kills four near Whitehall Montana
Four people died and three were injured when Northern Pacific No 41 crashed into an open switch four miles east of Whitehall Montana. Engineer Thomas Barry died after being trapped between the stoker plate and an elevator of the engine for hours despite attempts to free him with acetylene torches.
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Butte
Mont
Northern Pacific
Whitehall
Thomas Barry
Three Towns Sponsor Tented Chautauqua Program
Ca nnonville Guysville and Stewart unite to sponsor the Radcliff Chautauqua this Friday to Sunday. Tickets are selling well with Wile Green of Canaanville selling over 20. An auto parade Wednesday night will boost the event with participation from all three villages. Miss Webster of Radcliff organizes and trains local children for the program.
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Cannonville
Guysville
Stewart
Radcliff Chautauqua
Wile Green
Canaanville
Miss Webster
Radcliff Organization
Gasoline Price Drops One Cent in Athens
Tomorrow July 12 the price of gasoline will decline one cent making it 22 cents in Athens. Yesterday Standard Oil buying agencies announced a cut in the price of crude oil.
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Athens
Standard Oil
Lasker predicts resilience of American merchant marine
Albert D. Lasker former US shipping board chairman told British reporters in London that the American merchant marine will never die. He spoke as he arrived from Southampton signaling confidence in postwar shipping prospects.
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London
Albert D. Lasker
United States Shipping Board
Southampton
Wyoming stock salesman files bankruptcy petition
Raymond L. Collings of Walkill Stock Farms in Hamilton and Wyoming, Ohio, owner of 12,004 Florida acres, has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S district court for southern Ohio.
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Cincinnati
Raymond L. Collings
Wyoming
Ohio
Walkill Stock Farms Company
Hamilton
Florida
United States District Court
Girl, 14, Smothers Tenement Blaze By Early Aid
Dorothy Harden saved a five story tenement at Third and Sycamore streets by quietly seeking help. Fireman response prevented a costly blaze without waking sleeping residents.
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Cincinnati
Dorothy Harden
Third
Sycamore Streets
Arbitration Board Grants Wage Increase After City Strike
Martins Ferry Ohio a board named for a brief light plant strike and a threatened water worksmen walkout awarded higher pay to workers. The raise differs by labor class and applies across departments.
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Martins Ferry
Cleaning raised woodwork requires a brush
In cleaning carving or any raised woodwork, a brush is absolutely necessary.
Athens Cow Heads List in Washington Ohio Jersey Leads
A Jersey cow owned by Harley Wakefield of Hebbardsville tops the June butterfat list for the Athens Ohio washing ton Morgan counties and Wood county district in the cow testing association. June results show 56 cows in the 40 pound club and 16 in the 50 pound club amid heat related declines.
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Athens
Washington
Morgan
Wood County
W. Va
FEF
WL. Scott
Jersey
Harley Wakefield
Hebbardsville
Alexander
F. T. Dye
Marietta
Holstein
Julian Gift
Durham
Haas & Thomas
Lower Salem
W. J. Todd
Newport
S. B. Tallman
Parkersburg
Three Jerseys
H. J. Schlanbach
Stockport
Frank Homecoming Set for July Twenty Second
A homecoming will be held at the residence of Mr and Mrs Henry Frank on July 22 inviting all relatives friends and neighbors to attend in Carbondale local notice indicates a warm community gathering.
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W. A. Martin
Mechanicsburg
Stors
Carbondale
Henry Frank
James Allen Der Charged After Attack On Woman
Municipal Judge Fyrich ordered the charge against James Allen Der changed from abusing family to assault to kill after Mrs Allender 21 appeared in Cincinnati court with a jaw fractured in three places.
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James
Cincinnati
Fyrich
James Allender
Allender
Trial Delayed for Columbus Auto Dealer Alexander
In Columbus on July 11, Municipal Court postponed the trial of Barney L. Alexander, an auto accessory dealer, charged with receiving stolen surplus war goods, to July 25.
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Columbus
Barney L. Alexander
Toledo Sees Three Die In Severe Thunderstorm
Three people died and about a score were hospitalized after a powerful electrical storm struck Toledo and surrounding areas last night into today, causing widespread damage and injuries.
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Toledo
Alfred Hank Drowns While Wading in Mad River
Alfred Hank aged 13 drowned in Mad River at Dayton Ohio while wading with companions attempting to cool off. The incident occurred today and authorities were notified.
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Dayton
Alfred Hank
Mad River
Musician G. Smith Named Defendant in Lamp Lambert Suit
Mrs. Lambert files a suit in Cleveland for 199,590 dollars alleging alienation of the affections of Percy E. Lambert. The defendant is son G. Smith, a noted music figure and pianist. The case centers on claims of damaged relationships and financial loss.
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Cleveland, O
Wlson G. Smith
Percy E. Lambert
Sult
Nelsonville Merchant Files Voluntary Bankruptcy
Columbus report notes Stratton, a cash man from Nelsonville, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Assets total 2301 dollars while liabilities reach 11000 dollars.
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Bannkruptcy
Columbus
Cashman Stratton
Nelsonville
Tragedy in Liverpool as Couple Wounds Wife and Husband Ends Life
Elmer O'Brien, 28, shot his wife Ruth, 26, in their Liverpool home, then killed himself after a stray bullet deflected by a hair curler. Ruth sustained a scalp wound but survived. O'Brien died at the scene.
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Liverpool
Elmer O'Brien
Ruth
Himelf
O'Brien
Underground railway alleged for feeble minded inmates
Officials in Columbus Ohio uncovered a suspected underground railway moving inmates from the state feeble minded institution to Pennsylvania coal fields. A store near the facility is being investigated and federal inquiry may follow after Director G H Cook returns from Pittsburgh. Two inmates were reportedly arrested in Pennsylvania on kidnapping charges.
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Columbus
Pennsylvania
G. H. Cook
Pittsburg
Federal Department of Justice
Columbus Institution
Mortimer Lautman Reappears in Pittsburgh After NY Disappearance
Mortimer E. Lautman, buyer for a major Pittsburgh department store, who vanished in New York on January 13 with $55,995, has turned up in Pittsburgh. Federal court announced the find this afternoon.
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Mort
Pittsburg
Mortimer E. Lautman
New York
Governors Arrested For Speeding In North Carolina
Greensboro report says North Carolina Governor Morrison and Tennessee Governor Peacy were arrested for speeding near Greensboro. Each paid fines like any other driver. Morrison was behind the wheel with Peacy as his guest.
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Greensboro
N. C
North Carolina
Tennessee
Here
Morrison
Peacy
Alaska Divided Over Remedies Harding Seeks Alaska Hope
President Harding left Juneau after a 24 hour stay hearing conflicting views on how to govern Alaska. Some favor centralizing control in Washington while others want faster action by existing departments. Alaskans sought relief and a listening ear from the White House and cabinet.
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Juneau
Alas
Harding
Alaska
Days rallying to support a leader
New York July 11 prohibitions forces rallied to support William H. Anderson superintendent of the state anti saloon league who is under investigation by the county grand jury on charges of grand larceny and forgery. The charges were brought by O B Phillips former collector for the dry organization.
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New York
William IL Anderson
State
Anti-Saloon League
O. BR. Phillips
Dry Organization
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Delaware
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the Fidelity
Sam M. Johnson
Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co
Columbus, Ohio
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Fred Laughlin
Washington St
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Chicago
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J. M. Wood
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Indee Wood
Bob
R. J. Maughan
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Maughan
St. Joseph Mo
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White Mountain
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ABC Electric
Wheaton
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Edo
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Jacksonville
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